The next morning,
Jiang Cheng was once again awakened from his sleep by the familiar ringtone.
"Hello, Dad."
After answering the call, Jiang Cheng yawned and spoke groggily, his hair as messy as a chicken coop.
From the other end of the line,
Father Jiang's hearty laughter came through. "Good boy, you really did it! As expected of my son."
"What thing?"
Jiang Cheng was baffled by the sudden praise and blurted out instinctively.
"You little brat, getting cocky after just a few compliments, are you?"
Father Jiang's angry voice suddenly rang out, making Jiang Cheng's eardrums ache.
"What thing? I'm your father!"
Oh, for fuck's sake, what a mess.
Jiang Cheng came to his senses and hurriedly explained,
"Dad, you misunderstood. I wasn't asking what kind of thing you were. I was asking what it was that you were talking about."
Most of Father Jiang's anger dissipated, and he continued excitedly,
"Miss Qin has established a long-term partnership with Jiang Corporation and specifically requested that you handle all future projects with her."
The Qin Family of the Capital was a family of tremendous influence in military, political, and business circles alike.
Qin Yan was also Old Master Qin's most beloved granddaughter. With the Qin Family as a partner, Jiang Corporation's future would be limitless. This was an absolute jackpot!
Jiang Tianxiong grew more excited as he spoke.
If not for the phone between them, Jiang Cheng had every reason to believe his face would already be covered in spit.
Meanwhile, Jiang Cheng looked utterly bewildered, his tiny eyes full of huge question marks.
What the hell was this woman up to?
Out of all those people, she had picked him to liaise with her.
What nonsense!
"Dad, I think we can still discuss this matter properly."
Jiang Cheng struggled desperately, trying to put up a futile resistance.
Jiang Tianxiong gave a soft hum.
"Miss Qin will be arriving at the house soon. You young people can discuss it properly yourselves."
"After all, being handsome is a kind of asset. Our Jiang Family isn't some old-fashioned feudal household. We're very open-minded about marrying into another family."
What? Qin Yan was coming?!
Jiang Cheng instantly sat bolt upright.
As for the part about marrying into her family, he automatically tuned it out.
What a joke.
With a woman like Qin Yan, other than Ye Bufan, who had the Protagonist's Halo, who else could possibly tame her?
If a Villain like him dared to offend or cross her even once,
Dad, just wait to eat meat patties!
After he hung up, Butler Fu's voice sounded from the doorway.
"Young Master, Miss Qin is already at the entrance."
"So fast!"
Jiang Cheng sprang out of bed, casually threw on a T-shirt and shorts, and headed downstairs in slippers.
This outfit had been carefully thought out!
In the story, Qin Yan hated people who did not care about their appearance and looked sloppy.
Dressed like this, he would definitely make Qin Yan uncomfortable and disgusted. Then changing the liaison would be a done deal.
Fuck, I really am a goddamn genius!
Reception room,
"Miss Qin, sorry to keep you waiting."
Jiang Cheng strolled in leisurely and immediately saw Qin Yan seated in one of the guest chairs.
Today, Qin Yan wore a satin dress that exposed her delicate collarbones. Her beauty was dazzling, lending her an added touch of intellectual elegance.
She seemed delighted to see Jiang Cheng, a smile spreading through her eyes.
But when she heard how he addressed her, a trace of displeasure appeared on her face.
Success!
Jiang Cheng secretly rejoiced. His method had worked.
"Didn't we agree that you wouldn't call me Miss Qin?"
Qin Yan looked slightly displeased, her expression filled with resentment.
Ever since meeting Jiang Cheng, she had finally understood what it meant for one day apart to feel like three autumns.
If she had not retained some rationality, she would have already been unable to resist thoroughly ravaging the little man.
"Ha, all right, my mistake. I apologize."
Jiang Cheng laughed it off.
"Apologize? How do you plan to make it up to me?"
Qin Yan chuckled with interest, her gaze sweeping meaningfully over Jiang Cheng's entire body.
The little man was so well-built!
I really liked that.
Qin Yan pressed her red lips together. Whatever she thought of made her gaze toward Jiang Cheng grow even hotter.
"Cough, cough."
Jiang Cheng was momentarily speechless. How was he supposed to know what to offer as compensation?
He had merely been polite. He had not expected Qin Yan to take it seriously.
How about I give myself to you?
Seeing Qin Yan's smug expression, Jiang Cheng felt anger rise within him.
If she were not someone he could not afford to provoke, he would have already rushed over and given this woman a good thrashing with a stick.
This was outrageous!
Seeing Jiang Cheng in a difficult position, Qin Yan stopped teasing him.
There would be plenty of time in the future.
Although she wanted to play certain little games meant only for the two of them, she did not want to leave him with the impression that she was frivolous.
Boil the frog in warm water. Take it slow.
She would definitely make Jiang Cheng fall hopelessly in love with her. Then... hehe, just thinking about it was wonderful!
Good grief, what was this woman laughing at?
She looked so lecherous!
The story never said Qin Yan was a lunatic. This was terrifying.
Jiang Cheng swallowed and backed away a few steps in fear.
"Jiang Cheng, why are you backing away? Come here."
Qin Yan smiled gently, her eyes fixed directly on Jiang Cheng.
Sis, don't be like this.
I'm scared!
Qin Yan's predatory gaze made Jiang Cheng shudder all over.
He felt like Tang Sanzang had wandered into the Spider cave. One careless move, and he would be eaten clean.
This development was all wrong!
Shouldn't she have been disgusted and furious, then warned him before storming off in a rage?
Jiang Cheng wiped away his sweat.
There was no helping it. At this point, he could only be direct.
"Qin... Yan, I think we should still be more careful about this liaison arrangement."
"I'm used to being free and undisciplined, so I'm not really suitable. Jiang Corporation has plenty of capable young people of the new generation. How about you reconsider?"
Fool, how could anyone else compare to you?
Qin Yan sighed inwardly. I came here for you!
Such a perfect opportunity to be openly together with him—if he wanted her to give it up, no chance.
As expected, Jiang Cheng's wish was crushed.
Still, he could only force a smile and make idle conversation with Qin Yan.
As noon drew near,
Qin Yan showed no intention of leaving and remained seated in her chair with calm composure.
Jiang Cheng felt that he needed to give her a subtle hint.
"Oh, time really flies. It'll be lunchtime soon. Otherwise, we could have chatted a little longer. What a pity!"
Pretending not to understand the implication that he was seeing her out, Qin Yan lazily stretched her slender waist and nodded in agreement.
"It is getting late indeed. Let's eat."
What the hell? Eat?
Jiang Cheng froze. Had he not made himself clear enough, or had Qin Yan failed to understand the hidden meaning?
"What are you standing there for? Could it be that Young Master Jiang does not welcome this little woman?"
Qin Yan drew out her words, her smile carrying a faint hint of challenge.
Heh, he wanted her to leave?
She had skipped breakfast just to see Jiang Cheng and had even dressed up especially for him.
Yet this blockhead did not even spare her an extra glance and kept trying to send her away in roundabout ways.
What an unromantic bastard!
Just wait and see how I deal with you later...
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